2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EN06 TSZ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 177,580 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN06 TSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2026
- 177,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN06 TSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EN06 TSZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EN06 TSZ Mileage History
- 23/08/2023165,030 mi
- 05/08/2024169,501 mi+4,471 mi
- 05/08/2024169,501 mi
- 19/08/2025172,804 mi+3,303 mi
- 22/08/2026177,580 mi+4,776 mi
Average of roughly 4,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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